ELITE COMPREHENSIVE
DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST — MOCK EXAM 9
CRITICAL THINKING • SCIENCE • SOCIETY •
ACADEMIC WRITING
C1–C2+ (UNIVERSITY STANDARD)
SPRING EXAMINATION MAY 2026
Time: 120 minutes
SECTION A — Advanced Academic Vocabulary (25 marks)
Instructions: Complete each sentence with ONE correct word.
1 The study provides strong empirical __________ supporting the hypothesis.
2 Social inequality is often reinforced by structural __________.
3 Artificial intelligence raises significant ethical __________.
4 Environmental __________ continues to worsen in urban areas.
5 Academic research requires methodological __________.
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, 6 Economic systems depend on global interdepen__________.
7 Policy decisions must be based on reliable data __________.
8 Technological innovation often disrupts traditional __________.
9 The report highlights significant demographic __________.
10 Scientific inquiry relies on systematic __________.
11 Governments must address resource __________ fairly.
12 Cultural __________ is essential in multicultural societies.
13 The findings were subjected to rigorous peer __________.
14 Economic globalization increases market __________.
15 The theory remains widely __________ among scholars.
SECTION B — Reading Comprehension (25 marks)
Passage
The rise of digital technology has transformed education systems worldwide. Online learning
platforms provide flexible access to educational resources, enabling students from diverse
backgrounds to participate in higher education. However, critics argue that digital learning may
reduce interpersonal interaction and widen the gap between students with and without access
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DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST — MOCK EXAM 9
CRITICAL THINKING • SCIENCE • SOCIETY •
ACADEMIC WRITING
C1–C2+ (UNIVERSITY STANDARD)
SPRING EXAMINATION MAY 2026
Time: 120 minutes
SECTION A — Advanced Academic Vocabulary (25 marks)
Instructions: Complete each sentence with ONE correct word.
1 The study provides strong empirical __________ supporting the hypothesis.
2 Social inequality is often reinforced by structural __________.
3 Artificial intelligence raises significant ethical __________.
4 Environmental __________ continues to worsen in urban areas.
5 Academic research requires methodological __________.
1|Page
, 6 Economic systems depend on global interdepen__________.
7 Policy decisions must be based on reliable data __________.
8 Technological innovation often disrupts traditional __________.
9 The report highlights significant demographic __________.
10 Scientific inquiry relies on systematic __________.
11 Governments must address resource __________ fairly.
12 Cultural __________ is essential in multicultural societies.
13 The findings were subjected to rigorous peer __________.
14 Economic globalization increases market __________.
15 The theory remains widely __________ among scholars.
SECTION B — Reading Comprehension (25 marks)
Passage
The rise of digital technology has transformed education systems worldwide. Online learning
platforms provide flexible access to educational resources, enabling students from diverse
backgrounds to participate in higher education. However, critics argue that digital learning may
reduce interpersonal interaction and widen the gap between students with and without access
2|Page
